Discourse, 27 August 1843, as Reported by James Burgess
Source Note
JS, Discourse, , Hancock Co., IL, 27 Aug. 1843; in copies of discourses, in James Burgess, Journal, Oct. 1841–Dec. 1848, pp. [14]–[18]; handwriting of ; CHL.
from the Mount, did ever language of such magnitude fall from the lips of any man, hearken him. All power is given is given unto me both in heaven and the earth. Offering’s sacrifice’s and carnal commandments, was added in consequence of transgression and they that did them should live by them. View him the son of God at saying it behoveth me to fulfil all rightousness also in the garden saying if it be possible let this cup pass from me. nevertheless thy will be done. What was the design of the almighty in making man, it was to exalt him to be as God, the scripture says ye are Gods and it cannot be broken, heirs of God and joint heirs I with Jesus Christ equal with him possesing all power &c. The mystery power and glory of the priesthood is so great and glorious that the angels desired to understand it and cannot! why, because of the [p. [17]]